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S2 OFJ

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 OFJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 130,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,370 miles

Front Under trays and arch liners have been damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has been repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2021 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 125,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,101 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust end pipes rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,998 miles

front and rear discs needed soon

Pass 30 Nov 2009 114,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,182 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 92,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 58,681 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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S2 OFJ is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 80,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S2 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S2 OFJ registered?

S2 OFJ is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S2 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 OFJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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